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The White Horse is a traditional village pub where everyone is welcome, whether you are catching up with friends, dining with the family or simply fancy a proper pint after a stroll with the dogs! The White Horse is the heart of the village, with a traditional dog-friendly bar, a separate country-style restaurant, and a suntrap terrace and enclosed family-friendly garden to the rear.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Drinks, Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi, Live Music, Dog Friendly
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All reviews beef cheese souffle roast dinner yorkshire pudding fish and chips village pub great pub great selection of ales amazing food excellent meal cooked to perfection lovely evening nice atmosphere main course booked a table last night fulton
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Just been here for the Sunday lunch sharer. Cannot fault the service, the friendly staff or the exquisite sunday lunch. A genuinely lovely all round dog friendly pub.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

What a letdown! The service was appalling from beginning to the end. Unacceptable Some of our meals were good others not so good. Parts of my dish were hot and cold.. Definitely wouldn't return.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023

Long weekend away here again with our two little shitzus. The moment we walked into the pub we were made to feel welcome by the staff and the locals. Hayley was absolutely wonderfully friendly the four days we were there. On Sunday there was a...tribute day to a guy who had recently passed away, it looked like the whole village turned out, an absolute credit to the people that live here. The staff worked their socks off that day. I was humbled to have a few pints and listen to the band and speak to a few the locals. Thank you so much to Hayley and the staff and the people of Welton.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ellie Ponder, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2023

Thank you for your kind words Haley and the team are delighted to hear your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon

Reviewed 24 July 2023

Having been both a manager and an Area manager for country Pub Companies for over 30 years until recently. I have however been accused by my family and friends of being overly critical of our meals out . Well not today . We visited the...White Horse for Sunday Lunch . The food was extremely good and freshly prepared with good quality produce. The Sunday roast plater for two was outstanding with good portions for all the dishes . Don’t expect a large menu but what they do have on the menu is done extremely well . We were never made to feel rush as is often the case in Pubs on a Sunday Lunch The stand out points are the managers and team . The managers were actually working the shift on the bar/ tables and the Kitchen with their team . Not something you see a lot of in the managed pub chains anymore . This team showed a real sense of pride in their Pub and what a true Village pub should be to their community. We will be returning soon - We’ll Done and thank youMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Ellie Ponder, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope to see you back for our new seasonal menu

Reviewed 18 June 2023

We stayed in the cottage next door for four days with our little dogs. The pub is dog friendly and the staff and locals were really friendly and welcoming. beer was excellent and well priced. great quiz on the Sunday, lots of fun.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 26 May 2023 via mobile

Disappointed Danny has left as the meal we had was average. Below average steak quality, I wouldn’t rush back. I think the chef has more to offer but not tonight!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 25 May 2023

Sunday lunch sharing platter was perfect. All the elements were very good. Generous portion size and noticed prices have been reduced.. Highly recommend .

Date of visit: May 2023
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Ellie Ponder, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope to see you back for our new seasonal menu

Reviewed 21 May 2023 via mobile

I had been reading a lot on Facebook about the pub and the quality of the food on offer. So when my partner suggested an impromptu Sunday lunch I suggested The White Horse. I called to check they would still be serving as time was...getting on. I booked a table for 3.30pm. We arrived and were met by very friendly staff who got us drinks and showed us to our table. I had intended to try the new Trio of meats sharing board which had been publicised on Facebook, however it transpires that it had “blown up” and sold out in hours. Also, they were out of beef and Yorkshire puddings. Could have been disappointing but we are both realistic people and understand we had booked last minute and late in the day, the weather was also fantastic so a lot of folks were out and about. The waitress offered us steak in place of beef. When we had asked about the sharing board she asked the kitchen what they could do and they were able to offer some pork belly, which my partner had, I took the steak. We shared bread and olives to start, with some halloumi fries. My partner says they were the best she had ever had. Both dishes were delicious. The main courses were equally delicious. I particularly enjoyed the red cabbage and cauliflower, the pork was moist and sweet, the steak tender. We very much enjoyed our experience and will be back very soon, though we will plan better, book earlier and will give a review on the Trio of meats sharing board very soon. Looking forward to it already. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Ellie Ponder, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope to see you back for our new seasonal menu

Reviewed 11 May 2023

Group of friends went for Sunday roast, absolutely incredible food! Delicious, nice atmosphere. Only criticism is the menu’s weren’t bought out quickly enough but can’t fault anything else. Would 100% recommend, food portion was great and the food was the best I have had eating...out in the last year.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Ellie Ponder, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope to see you back for our new seasonal menu

Reviewed 10 May 2023

We went here with friends for a roast lunch.The pub inside is lovely nice atmosphere.The staff were friendly. The roast lunch was delicious best we have had.The service was excellent.We will definitely be returning soon.Well done too all for making it a lovely afternoon.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Ellie Ponder, Owner at The White Horse, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, we hope to see you back for our new seasonal menu

Reviewed 6 May 2023

Great atmosphere, great staff, huge selection of different types of drinks - good for indoor and outdoor entertainment too 👏

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 18 April 2023

Would 100% recommend this place! Amazing food, fast and friendly service, the best food i have tasted 😍

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 18 April 2023

Service was amazing food came fast and was treated upon arrival, nice environment and excellent pub👌🏼

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 16 April 2023

Highly recommend this lovely village pub to go to. You get a wonderful menu with high quality cuisine no matter what you choose and with a broad choice of drinks including guest ales to compliment your food you can't go wrong! Always been welcomed on...visits and the service from James & the team is incredible. The staff, food & service will always meet the occasion and I always look forward to returning!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 28 March 2023 via mobile

We visited the White Horse to eat, having spoken to other friends that had eaten there recently. The whole experience was brilliant from the time we arrived. The staff were attentive, informative, and importantly, smiling all the time...it makes the evening. The food was high-end...pub food with a twist. It was all tasty and portioned well. I would recommend the cheese souffle and fish and chips. However, all the meals eaten by my friends received the thumbs up. Overall, it was great food, which was worth every penny, and that's what matters in my bookMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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